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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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